Planning appeal decision
123 Binscombe, Godalming, GU7 3QL
Planning appeal 3267807 at 123 Binscombe, Godalming, GU7 3QL (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 22 September 2021 by Inspector MacLeod R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 121 Binscombe in respect to loss of light.
demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- MacLeod R
- Postcode
- GU7 3QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 121 Binscombe in respect to loss of light
What decided it
The technical evidence demonstrating that the proposal would result in no material loss of light to the neighbouring property, with all three daylight calculation methods substantially exceeding BRE minimum standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TD1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1 Strategic Policies and Sites (2018)Saved Policies D1 and D4 of the Local Plan (2002)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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